workshops

MOVING YOUR IDEA FORWARD WITH FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS

Our foundational workshops are a great place to learn about entrepreneurship and meet like-minded people.

Learn the ins & outs of building a business model.

Arm yourself with the tools to build great products and services your customers will love.

Connect with experts and learn the basics to be a boss, boss: legal, accounting, social media, marketing, and human resources.

Business Model 101: PREFLIGHT BETA

Having a great idea is just the first step to building an amazing product or service, there are lots of other factors to consider - like your customers, how to reach them, and what they are willing to pay.

A one-page plan that will help you iterate on your idea as you learn about your customers.

Learn the ins & outs of building a business model.

Map your next steps.

Three hours of hands-on support and feedback.

*Preflight Beta is a prerequisite for our annual Preflight program - ongoing support through workshops and mentorship for early-stage technology companies.

Startup 101

Be a boss, boss! Our Startup 101 sessions bring the very best experts to you for 90-minute sessions on the basics, plus lots of time for questions. Topics include Legal, Accounting, Social Media, Sales, Customer Success and more. Startup 101s are ideal for tackling a specific problem you're facing, prepare for a challenge that is just around the corner, and ask the simple-but-vital questions to make sure you're on the right track.

Stay tuned for 2019 workshop dates!

Who's Leading the session? Meet Stephanie!

Steph manages marketing, communications, and foundational programming for Startup Edmonton. For more than a decade, her professional practice has focused on bridging the gap between creators and audiences, tech products and customers, and letting the creativity and passion of builders shine at the centre of marketing and communication efforts.

In addition to her work supporting technology founders, Steph teaches at MacEwan University in the Arts and Cultural Management Program.

Commons membership

your $35 Annual Membership, includes:

$25 credit to apply to a workshop of your choice!

Invitations to Commons Socials, like Member Coffee, Startup Ski Trip and more.

Membership card for discounts and offers at our friends like Mercer Tavern, Pogo CarShare, and Fitset.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Who is welcome as a Commons member?

Everyone is welcome to sign-up as a Commons member!

Q: But don’t you focus on technology products & companies?

Our Preflight program focuses on scalable technology companies, but our community, Commons membership, and foundational workshops are for everyone.

Q: I’m not an entrepreneur and I don’t know how to code. Can I still join?

Of course, we would love to have you! Commons membership is a great way to get connected to the startup community, regardless of your professional background or education.Startup skills are transferable to all industries & you might be inspired to build a technology product after taking a few workshops!

Without Startup Edmonton, our city’s entrepreneurial tech community would not be anywhere near where it is today. Ken and Cam personify the requisite vision and drive to make this happen in any successful tech ecosystem. I look forward to continuing to be a part of the Startup City for years to come.